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EU's von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote

EU's von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, tabled by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she and her team undermined trust in the EU through unlawful actions. As expected, the motion failed to get the two-thirds major

Kremlin says the Ukraine peace process has not stalled

Kremlin says the Ukraine peace process has not stalled

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia did not think peace talks on Ukraine have stalled despite Donald Trump's remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin and Washington's resumption of some weapons to Ukraine. Trump said on Tuesday that he was not happy with Putin and accused the Kremlin ch

Ukraine has repeatedly used anti-personnel landmines: Russia

Ukraine has repeatedly used anti-personnel landmines: Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it has evidence that Ukraine has repeatedly used anti-personnel mines which have injured civilians and so Kyiv's exit from the Ottawa Convention would have no impact on the battlefield. Ukraine last month announced its withdrawal from the Ottawa Con